US Bridges

Rs 1761 3 over Kansas River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.3N of 39th. St. · Structure no. 000000000890590

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,297 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1761 3 over Kansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1761 3 over Kansas River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 1,297 ft (395.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1761 3
CrossesKansas River
Location0.3N of 39th. St.
RouteCounty Highway 1761
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12087, -96.02386
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,297 ft (395.2 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1761 3 over Kansas River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1761 3 over Kansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1761 3 over Kansas River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1761 3 over Kansas River?

The structure is 1,297 ft (395.2 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1761 3 over Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.